{"title":"Jane Healey","description":"\u003cp\u003eJane Healey crafts compelling stories that delve into the complexities of human relationships and emotional resilience. Her novels, such as \u003cem\u003eCrescendo\u003c\/em\u003e, blend richly detailed characters with evocative settings, inviting readers into thoughtful and immersive narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePrimarily situated within general fiction, Healey's work explores themes of identity, memory, and personal growth, often reflecting the intricacies of life's unexpected challenges. Her writing is both poignant and accessible, appealing to readers who appreciate nuanced storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"crescendo-by-jane-healey-9781787305588","title":"Crescendo","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA taut, sultry novel about rivalry, obsession and how far we are willing to go to get what we truly desire, set against the glittering backdrop of 1950s Paris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt's the summer of 1957 and Max, a piano prodigy, is on a sold-out concert tour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis beautiful twin sister, Natasha, serves as his manager and minder. But despite Natasha's careful planning, he begins, for the first time in his career, to make mistakes on stage. Upending his schedule to seek a cure in Paris, Max sets up the pair in the sprawling mansion of a handsome and wealthy count. But Henri is more than just a patron of the arts; he has also been - unknown to Max - Natasha's lover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFreed from the familiar dynamic of manager and talent, Natasha's simmering resentment and Max's deep insecurity turn into a rivalry, as the two vie for Henri's attention. While Henri woos Natasha in galleries and cafes during the day, it is Max's playing that draws him from bed each night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs the twins compete, the fractures in their already vulnerable relationship start to show, with devastating consequences for both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47418115555564,"sku":"9781787305588","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/81mxW8y1sCL._SL1500.jpg?v=1774322456"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/jane-healey.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}